On November 16, the most Noble MARIANNA DEI MARCHESI TESTAFERRATA DE NOTO, from Tarxien, firstborn of Marchese Emmanuele and Donna Paolina née Calleja Sarreo, went to meet the risen Lord and join her parents and her sister Nathalie, at the age of 74.

She leaves to mourn her irreparable loss her sisters, the Noble Donna Maria Adeodata Dei Marchesi Testaferrata de Noto OSB Mdina (Caterina), Louise Holland, Elizabeth Belviso, her brother Jesmon, her youngest sister Asteria Testaferrata de Noto Debattista and their respective families, her nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.

A mass to celebrate her life will be held on Tuesday, November 19, at 2.30pm at the chapel of Erwieh, Tarxien, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery.

May God grant her eternal rest.

The family would like to thank the nuns, priests, nurses, doctors, carers, and all the staff of St Paul’s Home (Little Sisters of the Poor) for their love, support and dedication towards our dear sister Marianna during her stay at the home.